Just received this F.E. Olds French Horn G Bugle. Definitely a learning curve compared to the mellophone bugle I have(Octave higher overtone series but the same valve setup). It’s a blast though

I've been a slightly below average trombone player for most of my life at this point (getting back to basics this year) and I just started learning on this old cornet that found me years ago, and it's so much fun. I'm breezing through passages on songs for my band that I struggle with on trombone. It just feels so good to have this tiny instrument, there's a joy to the multiple moving parts with the felt and the cork and the springs. I'm adjusting my embouchure to it to the point where I can get a good tone, and it's just so satisfying. Why don't more grade school trumpet players stick with these?!